Malvin

Q: Is Malvin a boy or girl name?

Malvin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19826, and as a girl name it ranks #37458.

Q: How popular is the name Malvin?

Malvin is ranked #19826 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-ALV-ihn ]

Boy Name #19,826 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malvin is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ALV-ihn.

Parents who love the name Malvin often also consider Adele, Doris, Jakiah .

Popularity Over Time

#19,826

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,826
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Malvie

Middle Name Ideas

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Malvin Adriel

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Malvin Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Malvin is also used as a girl name, ranked #37458.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malvin

Is Malvin a boy or girl name?

Malvin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19826. As a girl name, it is ranked #37458. Malvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Malvin?

Malvin is pronounced m-ALV-ihn.

How popular is the name Malvin?

Malvin is currently ranked #19826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Malvin?

Common nicknames for Malvin include Mal, May, Malie, and Malvie.

Is Malvin a common or rare name?

Malvin is an uncommon name, ranked #19826 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malvin

Malvin is a boy name .

Is Malvin a boy or girl name? Malvin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,826 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,458. Malvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Malvin is currently ranked #19,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malvin include Mal, May, Malie, and Malvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.